Promotional Information

"Karen and Michael Iacobbo have done a stellar job at digging down to the roots of our vegetarian heritage. Their new book is a bountiful harvest of fascinating information, and should be required reading for anyone walking the veg way." -- Jeff Nelson, President, VegSource.com "Every once in a while someone comes along and sees the need for explaining, or defining, and clarifying a basic reality. The Iacobbos have certainly done this with their book. It is a major breakthrough, both journalistically and inspirationally." -- Colman McCarthy, Columnist, The Washington Post "Vegetarian America is an entertaining and informative read that puts into perspective the rich history of the U.S. vegetarian movement." -- Suzanne Havala Hobbs, Director, Carolina Health Summit, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "Vegetarian America is one of the most fascinating books I have ever read. It shows clearly where the path is leading and I hope enough of us get on it before it's too late for our children and grandchildren." -- Howard F. Lyman LL.D., author of Mad Cowboy

About the Author

KAREN IACOBBO is a journalist and researcher. She is also Adjunct Professor, Freshman Studies at Johnson and Wales University and Special Lecturer at Providence College. MICHAEL IACOBBO is a journalist who has worked for the Associated Press, the Providence Phoenix, and other publications.

Reviews

Vegetarian America is a history of the movement in the US from the 18th century to today. The book goes thoroughly and compellingly into a history about which most vegetarians themselves are unaware. The Iacobbos provide fascinating stories and details about the key people, organizations, and events in vegetarianism….Recommended. All levels.
*Choice*

[T]his extremely well researched book is a worthwhile purchase for both large public and academic libraries.
*Library Journal*

Vegetarian America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham commercials.
*The Bookwatch*

Vegetarian America: A History is an affordable and highly recommended acquisition for the circulating collections of all academic, health sciences, and public libraries. It deserves a place in the culinary collections of all hospital and other special libraries, cooking schools, and the personal collections of everyone with an interest in the history of food.
*E-Streams*

Vegetarian America: A History should be placed in every library in this country.
*MBR Internet Bookwatch*

[A] most entertaining history of the practice of vegetarianism in the United States from the late 1700s to the present….Vegetarian America is a truly amazing, deftly researched and succinctly presented tour of the side of America that is not so commonly seen amid the thousands of turkey, beef, and ham commercials.
*Vegetarian Journal*

[A] compelling, readable account of an unfamiliar history.
*Boston Herald*